The folks developing WordPress are continually rolling out “upgrades”. While it is generally a good idea to stay current, it can also be a bit of a pain if you have made any changes to the WordPress core files. Our recommendation? Keep a log such as this one that either includes all edits or links to posts describing them. That way, when it is time to upgrade to WP 3.0.1, WP 3.0.2, … WP 9.0.1, WP 9.0.2 … (you get the idea), it will simply be a matter of referring to your handy WP core file change log and then going thru the list, copying & pasting your way back to complete functionality. Just remember to add any subsequent changes to the list, though, or you may find yourself scratching your head after the next upgrade. Another good idea involves carefully comparing any code you are replacing, checking to make sure the wizards at WordPress haven’t changed any aspects of the original code (of which you are replacing).

So, without further ado, here are the WordPress core file edits currently operating here at Perishable Press:

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As indicated in the introduction of this post, the various code examples offered in this article apply to Perishable Press. We refer to this article during each WordPress upgrade, as it helps facilitate expediency and accuracy throughout the core-editing process. Although the code functions properly at perishablepress.com, it may or may not work "as is" on other sites, and therefore exists online for reference purposes only.

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